Posts Tagged ‘sls amg’

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Racing Debut Crash
    Mercedes-Benz recently debuted their SLS AMG GT3 where things didn’t exactly go as planned. The SLS AMG GT3 was involved in a slight accident on the Nurburgring where Bernd Schneider accidentally bumped into Christian Hohenadel’s Corvette. The cars stopped in the middle of the track and this forced drivers to pass on the grass. [s:worldcarfans]
    by Dean at September 29th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
  • Brabus Modifies The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
    Brabus has revealed a brand new tuning package for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG sports cars. The German tuner has decided to add a carbon-fibre kit and a new set of wheels to the SLS. It was said that Brabus are currently working on a tuning package for the motor. Starting with the aerodynamics, the tuner added a front spoiler, new covers for the air inlets on the bumpers...
    by Dean at August 26th, 2010 at 01:08 am
  • Pricing For The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
    Mercedes-Benz has announced that pricing for the SLS AMG GT3 will start from €334,000, excluding 19% VAT. The GT3 has been designed for GT3 racing and this means that it includes a new front fascia, a ventilated hood, a carbon fibre front splitter, a rear diffuser, and a large wing on the back. There’s a steel-braking system, a six speed sequential gearbox with...
    by Dean at August 12th, 2010 at 09:08 pm
  • Hamann Motorsport Changes A Few Things On The Mercedes-Benz Gullwing
    Hamann Motorsport has tuned the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing. The upgrades include a new set of 21-inch cross-spoke wheels in black, a lowering kit which drops the supercar by 30mm and a new stainless steel exhaust with 90mm pipes flying out the rear end. The pricing for the alloy wheels and tire combo starts at €10,500. Hamann are apparently working on a more comprehensive...
    by Dean at July 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing: Priced At R2,4m In South Africa
    The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is ready for the South African market. The SLS AMG is the first car ever produced by the AMG department and it boasts a 6.3-litre V8 engine with 420Kw and 650Nm of torque. Dubbed the Gullwing, the SLS AMG is a sporty supercar which weighs in at 1,620kg. Performance figures are impressive, and this means 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds with a top speed...
    by Dean at July 22nd, 2010 at 05:07 pm
  • Kicherer Creates The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Edition
    Kicherer has unveiled their brand new package for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The Kicherer SLS Black Edition will boast a matte-foil wrapped exterior, a front spoiler lip and a revised diffuser which holds the exhaust pipes. Wheels come in the size of 20-inches, where height of the vehicle will be controlled by an adjustable sports suspension. Performance will see a sports...
    by Dean at June 24th, 2010 at 06:06 pm
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Crashed In Russia
    The first Mercedes-Benz Gullwing SLS AMG has crashed in Moscow, Russia. Well, this is the first crash documented – at least. The SLS AMG supercar hit a Lada 112 fastback. The licence plate on the SLS AMG reveals that it is a demo/test car used in various Russian videos and photo-shoots. ...
    by Dean at June 18th, 2010 at 01:06 pm
  • Hamann Teases Their Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Tuning Kit
    Teased above is the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing with Hamann modifications. The tuned Mercedes’ Gullwing boasts a set of black alloy wheels, before the full kit. Hamann usually teases with wheels before the real deal.. So the wait starts now.
    by Dean at May 10th, 2010 at 08:05 pm
  • New York 2010 — The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
    Mercedes-Benz has revealed their new SLS AMG GT3 race car at the 2010 New York Motor Show. The new SLS AMG GT3 will be used for competition racing during the 2011 year where it will boast carbon fibre parts that modify the exterior. There will be larger air intakes, a new front splitter, as well as wider wheel arches. The down force has been increased while the bonnet...
    by Dean at April 1st, 2010 at 07:04 pm
  • Leaked Images Of The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Racer
    The first images of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 racer have been revealed. The vehicle pictured in the leaked images reveal a new front bumper with a large central intake, as well as a lower splitter. There is a new hood and also new deep wheel wells with vents for air flow to the brakes. Body changes don’t however stop there. The vehicle goes on to boast a...
    by Dean at March 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster — Revealed Through Patent Sketches
    Carscoop has come across new images which seem to be the patent designs for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. The images reveal the supercar in a lot of detail, and they hint at many design changes. This roadster model will have ordinary doors followed by a retractable roof. We’re only expecting ordinary doors, however the vehicle might still boast scissor-like...
    by Dean at March 1st, 2010 at 07:03 pm
  • The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Is The F1 Safety Car For 2010
    The Formula One safety car this year will be the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, and it has just been revealed. There will be 571-horsepower in the gullwing pace car. German driver, Bernd Maylander will be the full time driver for the safety car in the 2010 seasons. The Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate will continue to serve as the medical car. ...
    by Dean at February 26th, 2010 at 07:02 pm
  • AK-Car Design Tweaks The Exterior Of The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
    AK-Car Design has created a new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG tuning kit. The package features limited changes which includes a restyled grille, new front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a reshaped diffuser which holds two sets of tail pipes. There will also be new alloy wheels. ...
    by Dean at February 8th, 2010 at 09:02 pm
  • Mercedes-Benz Are Planning To Market The SLS AMG… Everywhere
    Mercedes-Benz has created a new marketing campaign for their SLS AMG. The new marketing idea falls in connection with the start of production for the new supercar. The adverts as the following question, “Is it still a car?” The promotion will be on both traditional, and non traditional media. Expect to see the car pop up in magazines, newspapers, and on television. Furthermore...
    by Dean at January 29th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
  • Mercedes-Benz Starts Production Of Their New AMG Supercar — The SLS Gullwing
    Production of the new Mercedes-Bens SLS AMG Gullwing has started. The company’s largest plant in Sindelfingen, Germany will be home to all the machinery needed for this unique looking supercar. The SLS AMG’s chassis and aluminium body-shell will be produced by Magna Steyr, an Austrian firm. Engine wise, expect to see the 571-horsepower 6.3-litre V8 unit, along...
    by Dean at January 28th, 2010 at 02:01 pm